Sunday, August 4, 2013
Status update
Well, things have been hectic for me lately. Mid-august, I will be going off to college out-of-state. As a result, I've been frantically making preparations and haven't had much time for blog posts. Until I'm settled in my new dorm, I will probably not be posting regularly. I intend to return to a regular schedule by the start of September at the latest. I may post occasionally before then, but most likely not once-per-week. Until then, have a nice summer!
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
A change of pace
Well, summer camp put a large dent in my scheduling plans. Fear not, I intend to return to my weekly routine. In any event, today's post is not going to include more free music. I've been doing more than enough of that lately. Instead, I'm going to list a few of my favorite albums. For the record, this is a highly subjective and inconclusive list. I'm not making a list of "best" albums. Those lists irritate me. Judging music's worth through a rigid ranking system just doesn't sit well with me. Anyways, I didn't want to start a rant: on with the list!
Black Sabbath: "Black Sabbath" + "13"
I am a huge fan of Tony Iommi, guitarist of Black Sabbath. He's shown absolutely mind-blowing versatility over his career. I, for one, am the proud owner of a Tony Iommi signature Epiphone sg. I may be a metal-head, but I have blues-man's heart. As such, I'm drawn towards the sinister blues of Sabbath's self-titled debut album and the crushing bluesy grooves of their latest work, "13." My favorite tracks? That's like asking me which of my children I like the most...They're all amazing in my opinion.
Trouble: "Manic Frustration"
Now HERE'S a feast for the ears! The album is a legendary doom metal band's fantastic take on psychedelic rock. This is hands down one of my favorite albums. It's hard hitting, but is ultimately more reminiscent of Hendrix than it is of, say, Sabbath. I'd have to say that Hello Strawberry Skies is one of my favorite hard-rock songs period. You really don't need to be a metal-head like me to enjoy this one.
Slash: "Slash"
This solo album by Slash, guitarist of Guns and Roses fame, features a nonsensical collection of vocalists. Never had I expected to see Ozzy Osbourne, Lemmy Kilmeister, Adam Levine, and Fergie co-star on the same album. The album, naturally, is not the most coherent of compilations. Frankly, I see that as a good thing. It keeps the listener on their toes. Slash masterfully juggles a variety of styles, from glam-infused-alt-rock to traditional hard-rock, from haunting ballads to airtight modern metal. With thirteen different singers, the album's eclectic nature keeps me coming back for more. There's really something for everyone there.
Well, that's it for today's post. I'll be back later with more of my favorite albums.
Black Sabbath: "Black Sabbath" + "13"
I am a huge fan of Tony Iommi, guitarist of Black Sabbath. He's shown absolutely mind-blowing versatility over his career. I, for one, am the proud owner of a Tony Iommi signature Epiphone sg. I may be a metal-head, but I have blues-man's heart. As such, I'm drawn towards the sinister blues of Sabbath's self-titled debut album and the crushing bluesy grooves of their latest work, "13." My favorite tracks? That's like asking me which of my children I like the most...They're all amazing in my opinion.
Trouble: "Manic Frustration"
Now HERE'S a feast for the ears! The album is a legendary doom metal band's fantastic take on psychedelic rock. This is hands down one of my favorite albums. It's hard hitting, but is ultimately more reminiscent of Hendrix than it is of, say, Sabbath. I'd have to say that Hello Strawberry Skies is one of my favorite hard-rock songs period. You really don't need to be a metal-head like me to enjoy this one.
Slash: "Slash"
This solo album by Slash, guitarist of Guns and Roses fame, features a nonsensical collection of vocalists. Never had I expected to see Ozzy Osbourne, Lemmy Kilmeister, Adam Levine, and Fergie co-star on the same album. The album, naturally, is not the most coherent of compilations. Frankly, I see that as a good thing. It keeps the listener on their toes. Slash masterfully juggles a variety of styles, from glam-infused-alt-rock to traditional hard-rock, from haunting ballads to airtight modern metal. With thirteen different singers, the album's eclectic nature keeps me coming back for more. There's really something for everyone there.
Well, that's it for today's post. I'll be back later with more of my favorite albums.
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Oleg Serkov
Well, I'm a little behind schedule, but life happens. Anyways, I'm just going to cut to the chase and bring out the music!
Oleg Serkov is a Russian guitarist and songwriter with a sizeable collection of free singles and extended plays for your perusal. He's a fantastic musician, but an even better composer. His songs are rife with poignant melodies, diverse interludes, and dramatic tension. Coupled with fantastic production values and stellar musicianship, he's worth a listen.
Edit: Once again, I don't know why the Jamendo player is being so weird lately. Gah.
Oleg Serkov is a Russian guitarist and songwriter with a sizeable collection of free singles and extended plays for your perusal. He's a fantastic musician, but an even better composer. His songs are rife with poignant melodies, diverse interludes, and dramatic tension. Coupled with fantastic production values and stellar musicianship, he's worth a listen.
Edit: Once again, I don't know why the Jamendo player is being so weird lately. Gah.
Friday, July 12, 2013
3 Leg Torso
Hello, again. This time, it looks like I've actually made my schedule for once. I'll make more of an effort on that front in the future. Anyways, on to the music. It's not free this time around, but it's worth it.
3 Leg Torso is a fairly peculiar chamber music group from Portland, Oregon. While their studio albums are (comparatively, at least) normal, their live performances are interspersed with comedic acts. These segments sometimes serve to "explain" the significance of certain songs, or even simply to add a spontaneous flair to the night's music. I went to a 3 Leg Torso concert about a month ago without any prior knowledge of the band (the concert was a surprise addition to my school-planned senior trip). During the intermission, I bought three albums: one on cd and two on download vouchers (which, for the record, did not actually work, much to my chagrin). Yes, the band is just that good. But hey, don't take my word for it. Go give them a listen. With a repertoire of emotions ranging from frivolous to haunting, I guarantee that you will find something to like from them.
3 Leg Torso is a fairly peculiar chamber music group from Portland, Oregon. While their studio albums are (comparatively, at least) normal, their live performances are interspersed with comedic acts. These segments sometimes serve to "explain" the significance of certain songs, or even simply to add a spontaneous flair to the night's music. I went to a 3 Leg Torso concert about a month ago without any prior knowledge of the band (the concert was a surprise addition to my school-planned senior trip). During the intermission, I bought three albums: one on cd and two on download vouchers (which, for the record, did not actually work, much to my chagrin). Yes, the band is just that good. But hey, don't take my word for it. Go give them a listen. With a repertoire of emotions ranging from frivolous to haunting, I guarantee that you will find something to like from them.
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